Quarry Worker
どせきさいしゅつにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
On-site worker who extracts soil, sand, gravel, etc., using heavy machinery or manual labor, and performs selection, loading, and transportation.
Description
Quarry workers use heavy machinery (such as excavators, backhoes, etc.) or manual labor at riverbeds or quarries to excavate and extract materials like gravel, sand, clay, etc., perform selection and quality checks, and then load and transport via dump trucks. This occupation requires site safety management, compliance with laws and regulations, and management of depth and quantity based on extraction standards. Adjustments to work methods according to geology, machinery maintenance, and team coordination are important. It involves long hours of outdoor labor and coping with weather changes.
Future Outlook
While stable demand is expected due to infrastructure development and civil engineering projects, labor shortages remain a challenge.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Civil Engineering Laborer → Heavy Equipment Operator → Site Supervisor → Civil Engineering Construction Manager
Required Skills
Basic Surveying Knowledge / Heavy Machinery Operation / Knowledge of Safety and Health Regulations / Soil Type Identification
Recommended Skills
Assistant Surveyor / Basic Machinery Maintenance / Basic Soil Testing Knowledge / Forklift Operation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately manage excavation depth and quality standards. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | To sustain heavy labor outdoors for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Almost no creative thinking is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Slinging Skill Training
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Training
- Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery (Land Leveling, etc.) Operation Training
Aliases
- Clay Extraction Worker
- Gravel Extraction Worker
- Sand Extraction Worker
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Laborer
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Quarryman
- Site Supervisor